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Pet Sitter Instructions Template
Copy pet sitter instructions with routine, supplies, comfort cues, contact path, variants, privacy boundaries, and handoff reminders.
Updated 2026-05-28
Use this template when someone else will care for a pet and needs a short, scan-friendly handoff. It keeps the routine, supplies, comfort cues, and contact path separate from private access details.
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# Pet Sitter Instructions
Pet name:
Sitter:
Care dates:
Owner contact:
Backup contact:
Vet or emergency contact:
## Daily Routine
| Time | Task | Note |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Morning | | |
| Afternoon | | |
| Evening | | |
| Night | | |
## Supplies
- Food location:
- Water or bowl setup:
- Leash, harness, carrier, litter, bedding, or cage supplies:
- Cleaning supplies:
- Treats or comfort items:
## Comfort and Behavior Notes
- Normal behavior:
- What may look unusual but is expected:
- What should trigger a text or call:
- Update requested from sitter:
## Privacy and Safety Boundaries
- Share access codes only through the safest direct channel.
- Do not put private account details in a shared copy.
- Medication, medical, and emergency directions should follow qualified guidance already provided by the owner or vet.Useful variants
- Weekend cat sitter note
- Dog day-care handoff
- Small pet vacation note
- House-sitting pet routine
- Shared-family pet care note
How to adapt it
Replace bracketed text with your details, remove sections you do not need, and keep the final version short enough for the reader to act on.
FAQ
Can I include medication notes?
Only include clear instructions already confirmed by the pet owner and qualified provider, and keep emergency contacts visible.
Should the template include house access details?
Keep sensitive access details out of broad copies and share them through a safer direct channel.
What makes the template useful?
The sitter can quickly see the routine, supplies, normal behavior, contact path, and final update expectations.